Tele RN
Alexandria, LA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,057/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care357 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Louisiana
- Telemetry Nurse or Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse (2 years)
Description
Location
Alexandria, LA
Unit Information
- Unit Name: 4 South
- Number of Beds: 36
- Patient Ratios: 1:6
- Unit Staffing Description: Two unit secretaries available daily from 0600-2200, with patient care techs present at all times.
- Type of Equipment: Telemetry monitors, Dynamaps, glucometers, iMobile phones, bladder scanner.
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Scheduling Requirements: 12-hour shifts (7 PM-7 AM), every other weekend, holidays required.
- Floating Policy: All nurses may float to other units as needed.
- Patient Experience Requirements: Hourly rounding, bedside shift report, My Care Boards, and AIDET.
Hospital Specifics
- Pathways to Excellence Certified
- Certified Stroke Center
- Certified Chest Pain Center
- Level II Trauma Center
Qualifications
- Requested Skill Set: Strong nursing background, thorough assessment skills, attention to detail, and ability to recognize condition changes.
- Positive attitude, flexibility, dependability, teamwork, self-motivation, good communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Desire for excellence and accountability, ability to multitask, and handle stressful situations.
- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
- Meditech Experience: Required
- Advanced Skills: Telemetry rhythm interpretation
- Procedures Performed: PICC line removal, vascular catheter/temp catheter removal
Dress Code
Ceil Blue Scrubs. Candidates must adhere to the hospital's hygiene and dress code policy.
Awards and Recognition
- HCA Unit of Distinction winner
- High Employee Engagement Scores
- Quality and Core Measures maintained at a high level
- Many nursing staff members are nationally certified
Addtional Information
- Highly experienced staff with extensive expertise.
- Utilization of advanced technology including iMobile and Dynamaps that integrate with Meditech.
- Self-scheduling options available within guidelines.
Facility
Rapides Regional Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Rapides Regional Medical Center

Pros
Excellent team work in the ICU departments
Cons
None
- Short Term Acute Care
- 357 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Alexandria, LA
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Alexandria, LA here's what you should know:- Below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 93°F and low of 72°F.
- Winter average high of 60°F and low of 40°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- A growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Plenty of local restaurants offering southern cuisine, vibrant art scene, live music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.
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